56-01 Grand Central Pkwy, Queens
Park · built c. 1939 · Block 2018, Lot 1.
Building permits
- New Building — Non-residential, filed Aug 1, 2024, 4 stories, described as “DEV HUB CONSULT CONDUCTED 2/28/24. Application filed to erect (4) story building for USTA (Player Performance Building). Project located on Parks Dept property and exempt from zoning.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 20, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “Equipment use: installation of a temporary personnel hoist as per plans in conjunction with general construction work. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application. Hoist shall comply with chapter 33 of 2022 NYC building…”
- No Work, filed Oct 9, 2026, described as “Outdoor 5K marathon followed by concert performance, for ticketed guests only with monitored entry. Concessions available for purchase. See attached letter for fireguard reduction request.”
- No Work, filed Oct 2, 2026, described as “Backstage staff tents for a film shoot adjacent to Louis Armstrong Stadium.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 2, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “Temporary tents for a film shoot in open space adjacent to the USTA L.A. Stadium. Removed at the end of the programing. No changes to existing structures, use or egress.”
- No Work, filed Sep 24, 2026, described as “Outdoor 2 day concert performances, for ticketed guests only with monitored entry. Concessions available for purchase. See attached letter for fireguard reduction request.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 21, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Temporary tent for a conservancy gala adjacent to the sphere. Removed at the end of the programing. No changes to existing structures, use or egress.”
- No Work, filed Sep 21, 2026, described as “Dining tent for an event by the Alliance for Flushing Meadow Corona Park. Adjacent to the sphere.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2026, estimated cost $100K, described as “Install of temp platforms, trusses, scaffolds & tents. No alt to exist structure for The Strokes & Dom Dolla Concerts. TPA req'd. Producer responsible to monitor site safety & implement HWAP. All production equip removed on event complete.”
- No Work, filed Sep 5, 2026, described as “TPA for 11367 people at the Finals Viewing Party on September 13, 2026 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM. Since the Building has a Final CO with a Permanent PA Permit and the Total number of persons on these floors is under the maximum allowable…”
- No Work, filed Sep 5, 2026, described as “TPA for 11367 people at the Finals After Party on September 12, 2026 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM. Since the Building has a Final CO with a Permanent PA Permit and the Total number of persons on these floors is under the maximum allowable under…”
- Alteration, filed Sep 5, 2026, estimated cost $40K, described as “Temporary Platform for 2026 US Open Finals Afterparty and Finals Viewing”
- Alteration, filed Aug 28, 2026, estimated cost $110K, described as “Install temporary Amex Experience display located on Floor 001 of the Indoor Tennis Center for use during the 2026 US Open Tennis Tournament from August 16, 2026 thru September 20, 2026.”
- No Work, filed Aug 26, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for 1200 people on the 1st floor and Mezzanine of the Indoor Tennis Complex known as ITC in connection with the annual US Open held at the USTA NTC which will take place from 8/25/26 thru 9/20/26 between 6:00AM…”
- No Work, filed Aug 25, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for 10,877 people at the Finals After Party on Sept 12, 2026 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM. Since the Building has a Final CO with a Permanent PA Permit and the Total number of persons on these floors is under the…”
- No Work, filed Aug 24, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for 389 people located on the 1st floor of the Indoor Tennis Complex known as ITC during the 2026 US Open which will take place from 8/16/26 thru 9/20/26 between 6:00AM and 12:00AM. This will be a Player's…”
- No Work, filed Aug 24, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for 10,877 people at the Final Viewing Party on September 13, 2026 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM. Since the Building has a Final CO with a Permanent PA Permit and the Total number of persons on these floors is under…”
- No Work, filed Aug 13, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for 11,524 people at the Lumineers Concert on August 21, 2026 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM. Since the Building has a Final CO with a Permanent PA Permit and the Total number of persons on these floors is under the…”
- Alteration, filed Aug 11, 2026, estimated cost $15K, described as “2026 US Open Hospitality - Erect pre-engineered free standing wall panel system located within the Indoor Tennis Center Building during the US Open August 16, 2026 thru September 20, 2026.”
- No Work, filed Aug 11, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for188 people in connection with the annual US Open held at the USTA Arthur Ashe Stadium which will take place from 8/16/26 thru 9/20/26 between 6:00AM and 12:00AM. This space is for Meetings.”
- No Work, filed Aug 11, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for 112 people located on the 3rd floor of Arthur Ashe Stadium known as Rolex Suite during the 2025 US Open from 8/16/26 thru 9/20/26 between 6:00AM and 12:00AM.”
- No Work, filed Aug 11, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for 375 people in connection with the annual US Open held at the USTA Arthur Ashe Stadium which will take place from 8/16/26 thru 9/20/26 between 6:00AM and 12:00AM. This space is used for eating and drinking…”
- No Work, filed Aug 11, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for 284 people on the 2nd Level of the Court 17 Pavilion which will take place from 8/16/26 thru 9/20/26 between 6:00AM and 12:00 AM. This will be known as Court 17 Loft Bar.”
- No Work, filed Aug 11, 2026, described as “TPA for 150 people in connection with the annual US Open held at the USTA Arthur Ashe Stadium which will take place from 8/16/26 thru 9/20/26 between 6:00AM &12:00AM. This space is used for Eating & Drinking and is known as President's…”
- No Work, filed Aug 11, 2026, described as “Temporary Place of Assembly for 8,025 people and 81 Fire Guards in connection with the annual US Open held at the USTA Grandstand which will take place from 8/16/26 thru 9/20/26 between 6:00AM and 12:00AM. The space is used for viewing…”
331 more, older permits are in this building’s full list on the map.
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $255,603,600
- Market value (city estimate)
- $568,008,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $112,581,000
- Assessed improvements
- $143,022,600
Zoning
PARK.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of The Unisphere (with Surrounding Pool and Fountains) (Individual Landmark). 4 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- Flushing Creek CSO Disinfection Facilities (City Planning 2023Q0415): Completed, filed Jun 9, 2025, decided Mar 2, 2026. A site selection and acquisition by DEP and DCAS to construct chlorination and dichlorination facilities on three project sites to improve water quality within Flushing Creek, Community District 7, Queens. This application is related to…
- USTA EXPANSION (City Planning P2012Q0532): Completed, decided Jul 30, 2013. This is a public application by the Department of Parks and Recreation for disposition approval of approximately 0.68 acres of City property by long-term lease to USTA to facilitate the improvement and expansion of the USTA Billie Jean…
- FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK (City Planning P2006Q0439): Completed. 06DPR001Q: TO CONSTRUCT A NEW APPROX. 107,000 GSF NYCDPR MULTI-SPORTS D ISCIPLINE CENTER
- THE UNISPHERE & SURROUNDING POOL (City Planning P1995Q0354): Completed, decided Aug 22, 1995. LANDMARK - LP1925
- CSO ABATEMENT FACILITY (City Planning P1993Q0400): Completed, decided Dec 5, 1993. SITE SELECTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 40 MILLION GALLON*STORAGE TANK
- USTA NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER (City Planning P1993Q0029): Completed, decided Oct 1, 1993. 91-166Q: ULURP-RELATED DISPO OR LEASE FOR A 31 ACRE EXPANSION & CONSTRUCTION OF 3 NEW STADIUMS WITH PARKING FACILITIES